LGBTQ+ students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in communication sciences and disorders are at risk of bullying, harassment, and discrimination related to their identity. Such discrimination is inconsistent with the principles of inclusivity and diversity…
Posts tagged Equity
Recruitment of Native American Students to CSD
ASHA’s Native American Caucus was formed in 1986, when speech-language pathologists and audiologists who had a common interest in the unique attributes of the Native American culture met at the ASHA Convention for the first…
Meet Arpit Nagra: Committed to Empowering Others
As a graduate SLP student at St. John’s University, Queens, Arpit Nagra challenges herself to think critically and intuitively when learning in diverse situations. She’s committed to then sharing those experiences with others to improve…
Take Action to Increase Diversity in CSD
Let’s start with some numbers! Did you know, according to the U.S. Census Bureau: 27.6% of Americans are members of a racial or ethnic minority group. 20% of Americans are bilingual (this number is growing…